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Welcome to the Lightning Fleet 50 Group!
If you have any questions, please send a message to the Fleet Captain at
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Frank Gallagher
12/8/25
Fwd: Admiral Byrd Cup
Fleet 50…. See FYI below…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com
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Fwd: Admiral Byrd Cup
Fleet 50…. See FYI below…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com
12/8/25
bob.astrove
11/8/25
Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement!
Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement https://www.lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=
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Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement!
Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement https://www.lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=
11/8/25
Bob Astrove
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Lindsay Bach
2
11/8/25
Searchable Index to 79 years, 9300 past articles, in Lightning Flashes
Bobby: This is great! Thanks for sharing. LB On Nov 7, 2025, at 6:27 AM, Bob Astrove <bob.astrove@
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Searchable Index to 79 years, 9300 past articles, in Lightning Flashes
Bobby: This is great! Thanks for sharing. LB On Nov 7, 2025, at 6:27 AM, Bob Astrove <bob.astrove@
11/8/25
Bob Astrove
10/25/25
Fleet and District Leaders - Recently posted message digest
Forwarded from Lightning class forum. Class needs your support and help. Sent from my iPad, Bob
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Fleet and District Leaders - Recently posted message digest
Forwarded from Lightning class forum. Class needs your support and help. Sent from my iPad, Bob
10/25/25
Bob Astrove
10/20/25
"Fuel the Flash" Lightning Class could use your help
https://lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=93488&item_id=2942596 Fuel The
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"Fuel the Flash" Lightning Class could use your help
https://lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=93488&item_id=2942596 Fuel The
10/20/25
Aaron P. Boesenecker
10/19/25
Let's show up next weekend!
All — it was great to have 5 Lightnings (me, Piercarlo, Dane, Frank, John) show up today. Things
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Let's show up next weekend!
All — it was great to have 5 Lightnings (me, Piercarlo, Dane, Frank, John) show up today. Things
10/19/25
Lindsay Bach
,
Robert Astrove
2
10/19/25
Patterns for trailer bunks?
Trailer Bunks for Nickels trailer. Note - hard to be exact. After drawing out points I would draw a
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Patterns for trailer bunks?
Trailer Bunks for Nickels trailer. Note - hard to be exact. After drawing out points I would draw a
10/19/25
Bob Astrove
10/11/25
News - Cate & Alan Terhune are now owners of Melges Performance Sailboats Company
Press Release Oct 7; Melges Transitions to New Ownership After 80 Years of Family Leadership October
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News - Cate & Alan Terhune are now owners of Melges Performance Sailboats Company
Press Release Oct 7; Melges Transitions to New Ownership After 80 Years of Family Leadership October
10/11/25
Bob Astrove
10/8/25
Got my bill for storage at the marina today
Looked to me like they didn't raise prices for next year. I just paid $1824 for my lightning
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Got my bill for storage at the marina today
Looked to me like they didn't raise prices for next year. I just paid $1824 for my lightning
10/8/25
Lisbet Kugler
9/30/25
2 Novice Crew looking to sail
Dear All, Is anyone looking for crew this Sunday (or subsequent Sundays)? Both are young (mid-30s ...
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2 Novice Crew looking to sail
Dear All, Is anyone looking for crew this Sunday (or subsequent Sundays)? Both are young (mid-30s ...
9/30/25
piercarlo brunino
9/19/25
Interested in sailing on a Lightning this Sunday on the river?
If you are interested in sailing this Sunday on La Dolce Vita on the river, please let me know by
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Interested in sailing on a Lightning this Sunday on the river?
If you are interested in sailing this Sunday on La Dolce Vita on the river, please let me know by
9/19/25
Nabeel Alsalam
9/19/25
Wanna Sail this Weekend?
I'd like to sail in the Frigid Digit Lightning regatta this weekend, but I don't have crew.
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Wanna Sail this Weekend?
I'd like to sail in the Frigid Digit Lightning regatta this weekend, but I don't have crew.
9/19/25
Bob Astrove
9/17/25
Sorry, one more today....
I lied, one more, 1960 article on Presidents Cup regatta on the river. Great photo of plane flying
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Sorry, one more today....
I lied, one more, 1960 article on Presidents Cup regatta on the river. Great photo of plane flying
9/17/25
Bob Astrove
9/17/25
One more... Presidents Cup 1959
One more, as this weekend is the Presidents Cup on the River. Article on the 1959 Presidents Cup. 34
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One more... Presidents Cup 1959
One more, as this weekend is the Presidents Cup on the River. Article on the 1959 Presidents Cup. 34
9/17/25
Bob Astrove
9/16/25
First Quantico Frostbite Regatta, 1953 - It Snowed.
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First Quantico Frostbite Regatta, 1953 - It Snowed.
9/16/25
Bob Astrove
9/16/25
North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person!
North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person! calendar_add_on group About this event As
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North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person!
North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person! calendar_add_on group About this event As
9/16/25
Bob Astrove
9/16/25
Raffle to win a Vakaros electronic compass
NA's Vakaros Raffle - Virtual and In Person! calendar_add_on group About this event Tickets $30
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Raffle to win a Vakaros electronic compass
NA's Vakaros Raffle - Virtual and In Person! calendar_add_on group About this event Tickets $30
9/16/25
Aaron P. Boesenecker
9/15/25
Need forward crew for SSA Frigid Digit Sunday (21 Septembrer)
Hello all, I'm looking for a forward crew (ideally somebody with some experience) for the Sunday
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Need forward crew for SSA Frigid Digit Sunday (21 Septembrer)
Hello all, I'm looking for a forward crew (ideally somebody with some experience) for the Sunday
9/15/25
Bob Astrove
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Maryann Gallagher
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9/14/25
Potomac Cup 1992
Bobby, I echo Christy's words … Thank you sooo much for all your effort to archive these great
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Potomac Cup 1992
Bobby, I echo Christy's words … Thank you sooo much for all your effort to archive these great
9/14/25
Jim Lane
9/13/25
Lightning Frigid Digit - still time to register! Please share with your fleets
Join us for the Frigid Digit next weekend 09/20-09/21, there is still time to sign up…we have removed
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Lightning Frigid Digit - still time to register! Please share with your fleets
Join us for the Frigid Digit next weekend 09/20-09/21, there is still time to sign up…we have removed
9/13/25
Bob Astrove
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Lisa-Marie Lane
6
9/11/25
Here is another interesting Fleet 50 tidbit
That is fantastic!!! Thank you for everything you do for the class!!! Cheers, Lisa-Marie Lane Sent
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Here is another interesting Fleet 50 tidbit
That is fantastic!!! Thank you for everything you do for the class!!! Cheers, Lisa-Marie Lane Sent
9/11/25
Nabeel Alsalam
9/5/25
Sept 7 Race Committee Help
If you aren't racing, how about coming out to watch the races by helping on the race committee
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Sept 7 Race Committee Help
If you aren't racing, how about coming out to watch the races by helping on the race committee
9/5/25
William F. Cabrall
9/4/25
PA Gov Cup Crew Call
I am interested in sailing in the PA Gov Cup next weekend at Susquehanna YC but need to fill several
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PA Gov Cup Crew Call
I am interested in sailing in the PA Gov Cup next weekend at Susquehanna YC but need to fill several
9/4/25
Bob Astrove
9/3/25
Fall Series starts on Sunday
Time to get our Lightning's wet in the Potomac again. Hope to see all out this Sunday (Sept 7)
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Fall Series starts on Sunday
Time to get our Lightning's wet in the Potomac again. Hope to see all out this Sunday (Sept 7)
9/3/25
Bob Astrove
,
Frank Gallagher
2
8/30/25
Another Flashes article, this one a fleet 50 person from 1956
Bob, thanks for thisvery interesting article. I'm certainly familiar with Walter Collier from his
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Another Flashes article, this one a fleet 50 person from 1956
Bob, thanks for thisvery interesting article. I'm certainly familiar with Walter Collier from his
8/30/25
Lisa-Marie Lane
8/29/25
Fwd: John Benard Invitational Regatta
Sailors, I wanted to pass long information on a regatta from our friends at VISA Yacht Club. Cheers,
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Fwd: John Benard Invitational Regatta
Sailors, I wanted to pass long information on a regatta from our friends at VISA Yacht Club. Cheers,
8/29/25
Bob Astrove
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Raeyane
4
8/18/25
A photo of fleet 50 from 1948
I found this on aquamaps. It's not 5 miles but it's the closest I found. Nothing on navionics
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A photo of fleet 50 from 1948
I found this on aquamaps. It's not 5 miles but it's the closest I found. Nothing on navionics
8/18/25
Robert Astrove
8/13/25
Nickels Trailer Bunk Replacements
Multiple people have recently asked me about replacement trailer bunks for the Nickels trailers. I
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Nickels Trailer Bunk Replacements
Multiple people have recently asked me about replacement trailer bunks for the Nickels trailers. I
8/13/25
Frank Gallagher
8/8/25
Fleet 50
Fleet50 The fall series will be coming up soon. Hopefully many of you can participate in all or many
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Fleet 50
Fleet50 The fall series will be coming up soon. Hopefully many of you can participate in all or many
8/8/25
Timothy O'Brien
8/6/25
Free Bottom Cover
Hi All, I have an old north sails bottom cover that I'm happy to give to anyone who might use it
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Free Bottom Cover
Hi All, I have an old north sails bottom cover that I'm happy to give to anyone who might use it
8/6/25